An older client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted for nebulizer treatment, intravenous steroids, and antibiotics. The client develops a tachydysrhythmia. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority for this client?
1. Diminished activity
2. Inability to achieve airway clearance
3. Impaired gas exchange
4. Risk for decreased cardiac output
4. Risk for decreased cardiac output
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The nurse is teaching a family how to care for their infant in a Pavlik harness to treat congenital developmental dysplasia of the hip
Which of the following is appropriate for the nurse to include in parental education in relation to the Pavlik harness? 1. Apply lotion or powder to minimize skin irritation. 2. Put clothing over the harness for maximum effectiveness of the device. 3. Check at least two or three times a day for red areas under the straps. 4. Place a diaper over the harness, preferably using a thin, superabsorbent, disposable diaper.
Caffeine is the most commonly used CNS stimulant in the United States
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The goal of treatment of acute pain is:
1. Pain at a tolerable level where the patient may return to activities of daily living 2. Reduction of pain with a minimum of drug adverse effects 3. Reduction or elimination of pain with minimum adverse reactions 4. Adequate pain relief without constipation or nausea from the drugs
The ____________________ is an advanced-practice registered nurse with a master's degree whose care focuses on a very specific patient population.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).